To the Members of Brantford Minor
Hockey:
I’d like to take this opportunity
to update you as what is happening in regards to the construction of the new arena
complex and what it will mean for the balance of this season and next.
- The
yellow rink has been completely demolished. Temporary parking has been added on the former location of
the tennis courts.
- Grading
of the site is underway with foundations being laid for all four
new surfaces.
- The
original plan was to have two new surfaces ready for September 2010.
- The
intent now is to have all four surfaces ready for February 2011,
meaning the blue and red rinks will remain in use for most of the 2010/11 season.
- The
only ice in Brantford from mid-May through late August 2010 will be the
red rink.
- Brantford
Minor Hockey will hold tryouts for all ‘AAA’ teams, except Major Midget,
beginning April 13th followed by tryouts for all ‘A’ teams,
except Major Midget. More
information will be posted on our website soon.
- 3-ON-3
“Summer Hockey” will begin May 1st.
Brantford Minor Hockey will continue to ensure that the
transition into our new facility goes smoothly and continue to communicate with
you the progress. We are also working
diligently to have minimal disruption to our programs.
We are heading into some very exciting times for minor
hockey in Brantford and when the new Gretzky Centre is completed it will be a
facility we all deserve and will be proud of.
You can follow media updates on our website at "What's New".
Sincerely
Carolyn Rollins
President – Brantford Minor Hockey